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Studies: Cyberspying targeted South Korea, U.S. military
The hackers who knocked out tens of thousands of South Korean computers simultaneously this year are trying to steal South Korean and U.S. military secrets with a malicious set of codes they've been...
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Death toll in Quebec train derailment rises to 13
Traumatized survivors of an oil train derailment that wiped out the heart of a small town braced for more bad news as inspectors were finally cleared to enter the charred site's epicenter and look for...
View ArticleNorthfield Mountain hydropower permit under review
Dolan said the meetings held to date have been well attended by the public. NORTHFIELD — Time is running out for the public to have its say on the license to run the hydroelectric facilities at the...
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China's largest algal bloom turns the Yellow Sea green
The largest algal bloom ever recorded in China has turned the Yellow Sea green and may be related to pollution from agriculture and industry. A Chinese tourist covers himself with seaweed on a beach...
View ArticlePalmer Town Council suspends balloon test for proposed casino hotel
The Town Council will revisit the request at its August meeting. PALMER — The Town Council has opted to forgo a balloon test that would help show just how tall a 150-foot hotel would look at the...
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Holyoke Walgreens allegedly robbed by man looking for medication
Jason Shattuck, of Holyoke, was charged with unarmed robbery and resisting arrest. File photo | The Republican HOLYOKE — A 41-year-old city man was arrested shortly after he allegedly robbed the...
View ArticleLife after incarceration: Gov. Deval Patrick to receive update on Hampden...
The program, launched in 1996, attempts to help hundreds of inmates transition back into the community after they are released from jail. SPRINGFIELD — There's life after jail for many convicted...
View ArticleYesterday's top stories: Search continues for body of 5-year-old girl; White...
Easthampton police said heavy rain caused a motorist to lose sight of the roadway and crash into a home on Route 141 near Mount Tom. These were the most-read stories on MassLive.com yesterday. If you...
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Springfield police investigating stabbing on Eastern Avenue in city's Old...
A man, whom police declined to identify, was stabbed after a dispute at 425 Eastern Ave., a duplex just west of Springfield College. SPRINGFIELD — Police are investigating a Monday afternoon...
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Westwood woman charged with trying to kill daughter with hedge clippers
Maureen Mullin, 39, of Westwood, has denied charges that she tried to kill her young daughter with a pair of hedge clippers. WESTWOOD — A Norfolk County woman is facing an attempted murder charge...
View ArticleHot weather to stay in Western Massachusetts all week
The back-to-back heat waves are not unusual for July, CBS 3 Springfield meteorologist Nick Morganelli said. The fry-an-egg-on-the-sidewalk heat and sauna-like humidity of last week has returned – and...
View ArticleSpringfield casino proponents, opponents strive to get out the vote on ballot...
Pro-casino and anti-casino groups were busy with stand-outs at busy intersections and telephone calls on Monday, seeking to get out their supporters for Tuesday's vote on the MGM Resorts casino...
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David Class of Springfield charged with carrying more than $3,000 worth of...
The arrest happened after Class got into a minor accident on Page Boulevard. File photo / The Republican SPRINGFIELD – A Springfield man was arrested and charged with trafficking in cocaine after he...
View ArticleHolyoke police arrest 4 men, 3 from Holyoke 1 from Springfield, on drug,...
5 loaded weapons and cocaine, heroin and marijuana were confiscated, police said. HOLYOKE — A joint effort with police and a variety of other law enforcement agencies resulted in the arrest of four...
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Serial killer Lewis Lent's confession in Jamie Lusher case in Massachusetts...
Lent also described a "master plan" involving turning kidnapped children into sexual hostages in a cell he was building at his home, said Berkshire District Attorney David Capeless. Updates a story...
View ArticleHolyoke will try posting 'for sale' sign to market Lynch School, mostly...
It's been 3 years since the School Committee made Lynch School available for redevelopment. HOLYOKE — Maybe a "for sale" sign will help. The former Lynch School at Northampton and Dwight streets soon...
View ArticleChicopee Fest of All ends 8-year run
The group is planning to hold a smaller even downtown next year. CHICOPEE — After an eight-year run, the organizers of the Fest of All have decided it is time to try something new. Over the years the...
View ArticleSpringfield, Holyoke, Great Barrington health centers win grants
ù Massachusetts has 35 health centers with 293 sites that served 638,623 patients last year. WASHINGTON – Congessman Richard E. Neal (D-Springfield) today announced that the U.S. Department of...
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Springfield City Council passes residency change aimed at reducing new waivers
The Springfield City Council has amended the city's residency requirement for employees by creating more guidelines for any new waivers Springfield City Councilors James Ferrera, left, and Michael...
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Paving this week in Wilbraham will cause some delays and detours
All work will be done weather permitting. WILBRAHAM - The Board of Selectmen announced Monday that portions of Stony Hill Road and Monson Road will be closed this week for paving. Stony Hill Road...
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